Meet the site
The Point on Agincourt Reef No. 3 is one of the dives Divernet singles out among the tropical north's best: an outer point on the continental shelf edge where strong currents sweep plankton-rich water along the reef and attract large predators. Visibility here is often 30–45 m, and the reef wall drops in stages towards the abyss beyond the shelf – the seabed off the edge plunges to around 1,000 m. The topography is a series of steps and buttresses. The upper reef is covered in hard corals and busy with reef fish, and below it the wall falls away in terraces encrusted with gorgonian fans, sea whips and soft corals that feed in the current. This is a place to look outward as much as at the reef: grey reef sharks hang in the current off the point, schools of trevally, barracuda and big-eye trevally circle, and dogtooth tuna and Spanish mackerel make hunting runs. Turtles and eagle rays pass along the wall. The current that brings all this life also makes the site demanding. It can run strongly around the point, particularly on spring tides, and guides use the lee of buttresses and the sheltered side of the point to manage it. The dive is usually planned in the 15–25 m range, with the option to drift if the tide is running along the reef. It is best suited to Advanced Open Water divers with drift and current experience. The contrast with the sheltered gardens and lagoon sites of Agincourt is stark – this is the open ocean edge of the Great Barrier Reef. On a clear day, looking down the stepped wall into deep blue with sharks below and schooling fish overhead is one of the finest experiences available on a Port Douglas day trip. Note that Silverseries also lists a separate site named The Point at the southern end of Agincourt Reef No. 4.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
The Point (Agincourt Reef 3) is recorded as Wall in Port Douglas. The listed access is boat (day trip). Confirm the actual meeting point, route and permission to visit; a map pin does not establish any of these.
Topics flagged by the stored research
These are questions prompted by the existing notes, not a verified or complete hazard assessment.
- Current and timing
- Ask how the operator assesses the current window for the actual route. Historical tide notes are not a departure instruction.
- Other water users
- Ask about vessel activity, exclusion areas and the agreed surface arrangements.
- Planned depth
- Confirm the intended route and training requirements; the recorded maximum is not a target.
Historical access notes exist for this record, but have not been independently verified for current use. Request current directions from the operator or site manager rather than following an old entry description.
Questions, answered
Is The Point (Agincourt Reef 3) suitable for my certification?
The record lists Advanced Open Water. That does not establish suitability for every route or day. Share your training, recent experience and equipment needs with the operator and ask about the specific proposed dive.
Can I book The Point (Agincourt Reef 3) through YouDive?
YouDive is an independent research directory. Contact an operator directly to confirm whether it currently runs the trip, the inclusions and the booking terms.
What you might see
Grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, big-eye trevally, giant trevally, chevron barracuda, dogtooth tuna, Spanish mackerel, eagle rays, turtles, gorgonian fans, sea whips, soft corals
Location
The outer point of Agincourt Reef No. 3 on the continental shelf edge, where the reef wall drops away in stages into very deep water.
Facilities nearby
Departs Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Wharf Street, Port Douglas – car parking, toilets, cafes and restaurants at the marina; dive shops in town for gear hire and air
Before you make plans
Conditions, access and operator schedules can change. This is a location guide, not a dive plan. Ask a local operator about current conditions and suitability for your training and experience.
Sources & further reading
divernet.comRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.